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Running Cycles - Episode #105

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I’m in a down cycle right now but I think there’s an up cycle out there somewhere. This podcast has some notes on the ups and downs of participating in the sport of long distance running.Anyway, someone made a cool video of the Cul-de-sac race #3. I never saw anyone with any type of video [ ... ] ...

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It's All Mental

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Published Jan. 18, 2010 at 6:51 a.m.

"Long distance running is 90% mental and the other half is physical." -Rich Davis ... While the above quote is meant to be humorous, like many things that make us laugh, there's a little truth to it. All long distance runners know that the mental challenges of running and racing can be just as difficult, and sometimes even harder, than the physical tests. Staying motivated to keep training can be tough, especially when it's the middle of January and it's cold outside. And getting through long

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Are You Ready for a Half Marathon?

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Published Jan. 11, 2010 at 5:42 a.m.

I've been hearing from a lot of runners who have resolved to run a half marathon in 2010. Are you one of them? Or, maybe you've started thinking about takingÂ on the 13.1-mile distance?Â ManyÂ runners choose the half marathon distance because the training is not as time-consuming as a full marathon, but it's still a race distance that's challenging and comes with a lot of bragging rights ... Learn all about what it takes to train for and complete a half-marathon, including schedules, long

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Is Long Distance Running Dangerous?

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Published Oct. 19, 2009 at 8:24 a.m.

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News about recent deaths at the Detroit Free Press half-marathon, the Rock 'n' Roll half-marathon in San Jose, and the Baltimore marathon has a lot of long distance runners shaken up and wondering about the risks of running marathons. When a runner dies at a half-marathon or marathon, it makes headlines -- but deaths at marathons are pretty rare. Recent research estimates 1 death occurs per 50,000 marathon runners, and they're often related to pre-existing conditions that the runner was not

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Ups and Downs of Distance Running - Episode #75

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Published Sept. 17, 2009 at 6:19 p.m.

Seashore Nature Trail 50KCapital 10 MilerAshland Harvest 10K RunRichmond Marathon course tour (scroll down web page)Music by Garageband, U.S. Marine Band and Derek Miller’s Penmachine ...

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On the Road Again - Episode #65

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Published June 18, 2009 at 6:51 p.m.

I got out on the road again and put down a few miles. I’m still getting back in the saddle but looking forward to week one of my fall marathon training. Join me as I talk about distance running in Ashland, Virginia.Links mentioned in the show:Cascade Lakes Relay siteRuncast TVWoodlandsfit.comRunning Stupid podcastPacific Coast Trail RunsMusic [ ... ] ...

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Lagat, Symmonds, Rupp look to shine at USA Outdoor Championships

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distance running, track & field

Published June 18, 2009 at 11:33 a.m.

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From USATF - INDIANAPOLIS - Bernard Lagat, Nick Symmonds and Galen Rupp will headline the men's middle and long distance running events at the 2009 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, June 25-28 at historic Hayward Field on the campus of the University of Oregon in Eugene ... read more ...

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Rose Kosgei Triumphs at New York Mini 10K

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Published June 8, 2009 at 12:51 p.m.

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New York, June 7, 2009 —Grete Waitz. Ingrid Kristiansen. Tegla Loroupe. Paula Radcliffe. Deena Kastor. Lornah Kiplagat. The list of past winners of the New York Mini 10K reads like a Who’s Who of world-class female distance running ... And that list now includes 2009 Mini champion Rose Kosgei ... read more ...

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400days became 400dates

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Published April 30, 2009 at 2:38 p.m.

at least for one race. We didn’t change discipline here. Although, it would be an interesting area to try out, too, no doubts about that…How did this happen? The Helsinki City Run, the biggest long distance running event here in Finland with about 10,500 runners registered, is a half marathon run that takes place on [ ... ] ...

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New York Road Runners Continues Support of American Athletes Through USA Distance Project and NYRR Distance Carnival

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Published March 5, 2009 at 3:03 p.m.

NYRR announces 2009 contribution of $190,000 to USA Distance Project ... Partnering with University of California for NYRR Distance Carnival at Brutus Hamilton Invitational- ... New York, March 5, 2009 —New York Road Runners announced today another significant element of its commitment to long-distance running with its contribution of $19 ... read more ...

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